sculptural simplicity

The jury statement: "A very innovativ dental appliance that is excelently balanced, sits perfectly in the hand and is suitable even for long work days. The seamless transition between the individual parts are exemplary and the fresh colours are nothing less than striking in the field of dental medicine."

The design language of the new KaVo PROPHYflex 4 is based on a "sculptural simplicity", best-possible hygiene and the idea to design the "smallest and lightest instrument on the market" with improved ergonomics. Therfore the KaVo PROPHYflex 4 device body has a extremely smooth and seamless design, can easily disassembled, cleaned and disinfected, as well as sterilised.

SLOGDESIGN contributions:

Medical Product Design / Ergonomic exanimation

3D CAD Concept and Modelling / 3D Print Design Models

Client: Danaher / KaVo Kerr

Powder containers sealable with silicone cap: ideal for preparing treatments where the choice of powder needs to match the indication. Simply attach the pre-filled container and go.

The PROPHYflex 4 doesn’t just match the shape of the hand, it also matches the individual style. Three powerful colours are available for the handpiece, making the PROPHYflex 4 a must have for the practice.

Perfect Ergonomics:

Selectable handpiece length with two different and attachable grip sleeves the lenght of the handpiece can be customized for the hand of the user.

Balance and pleasant center of weight:

The intelligent design of the PROPHYflex 4 helps to make working more enjoyable with its smooth form that feels tailor-made.

Swivelling front:

The front can be rotated by 360° easily which supports the work in any area, making it more accessible which leads to more flexibility during the treatment.

Clean treatment:The innovative mixing chamber system of the cannula leads to a more focused and homogeneous powder jet. This means less disturbing powder mist.

Individualisation of the powder amount:

The cleaning ability can be regulated in three steps for more individual treatments. The amount of powder used can be adjusted for each patient and indication.